Therapists Beginning With E in Maine

Do you struggle with overwhelming and unpredictable waves of emotion? Find yourself doing well in certain areas of your life, like work, but feel frustrated or out of control at home or in relationships? Perhaps you’re questioning your gender identity or trying to plan transition steps. My practice specialties including helping people understand and heal from complex trauma, and working with queer and transgender folks. I can also help with a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and single incident traumas. Additionally, I provide free assessment and letters for gender affirming surgery.

There are many things that keep us from being true to ourselves and/or brings conflict into our lives making it easy to feel lost or off-track. My work involves allowing you to find your compass by resolving traumas from the past and finding simple and workable solutions for the present. It is my priority to help people come back to their strengths and rediscover their inner compass. My job is to create an environment for you that is free of judgement and debris; together we can find your bearings and put the wind back in your sails.

I believe we yearn to feel heard and understood and when that happens in a safe and supportive environment, we feel nourished and refreshed - ready to start again.

I believe that every person has the potential to grow and make positive changes in life and I enjoy being present during this process for each and every person that I sit with. My specialties include the treatment of depression and anxiety, relationship issues, substance use and co-occurring disorders.

I have been practicing in the mental health field since 1998. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a concentration in Social Work from St. Joseph’s College and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston College. I have had a variety of experiences in the social work field including: individual therapy with children, adolescents, families and adults in school, medical and home settings, program management of a transitional living program for homeless teens and a residential treatment program for children. In my private practice, I primarily provide individual therapy for children (ages 4 and up), adolescents, and adults

Now that you are looking for help, I hope you will discover that you are not alone. When life becomes difficult, painful, discouraging and confusing, you can restore your energy and courage. Whether you are dealing with a mood disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, or any of the difficulties in living that cause us to lose our way, I will provide a calm, nurturing and supportive environment for your healing.

Emotions are our rudder leading us through the seas of life, both stormy and calm. They are not something to be afraid of, ashamed of, or to run away from. When connected with and channeled in a healthy way, emotions are adaptive and effective guides for transformation and healing. We can sink or we can use the healing power of emotions to authentically navigate through our life journey. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you have past experience, whether you're looking for yourself or for couple's support - your needs, pain and joys deserve to be heard in an empathic, accepting and safe setting.

Unfortunately, at this time I am not taking on new clients. I work with people who have trouble with relationships, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, rage fits, struggle with addiction/alcohol, have gone through trauma, and grew up in unhealthy homes. People who at times wish they could escape life and need support to remember how to smile, or sometimes learn how to smile (for real) for the first time. If someone uses legal and/or illegal substances and wants to quit or not, I support your decision. If you want to ease your anxiety, anger, and/or sadness and want to feel happy, I believe you deserve that! :)

Please be advised I currently do not have evening availability & will not be accepting new telehealth patients (only for existing clients). Also, I do not administer psychological testing; specific ADHD testing, learning disability testing, for accommodations, or documentation for disability claims. These types of tests need to be completed with a Psychologist or an MD & I will refer new clients & only provide documentation for existing clients. I am also not currently accepting new clients with the following insurances: Aetna, Mainecare.